A nurse is admitting a Mexican-American child, and the mother comments that the child was exposed to mal ojo. The nurse should expect to find which symptom associated with this exposure?
a. Fever
b. Nervous tension
c. Bruising
d. Somnolence
ANS: A
Correct: The child has what is referred to as mal ojo or "evil eye," which can lead to diarrhea, fever, and even death.
Incorrect:
b. A child said to have fits of rage or bilis would experience nervous tension and fatigue.
c. Bruising is associated with cupping, a common practice among Southeast Asians.
d. Somnolence is not a symptom of mal ojo.
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